So, has there been any negative reports after getting rid of don't ask don't tell in the US military?

Only if you listen to AFR Christian Hate Radio.

According to them a large percentage of the military cannot abide by it and are leaving. It is all part of the plot by nefarious folks to get Christians out of the military and make it an evil secular war machine which is doomed to failure because, evidently (and this is pure speculation on my part), you can’t take the Christ out of killing and do it right.

I didn’t see anything wrong with the “Don’t ask and don’t tell” policy at first because sexual orientation is irrelevant to the military. You’re there to support America. It’s naturally rude to ask about one’s sexuality, and there’s no real reason to go around exclaiming it either. I can see how it’s discriminative, though, since it is specifically pinning gay people, so therefore I am against it.

Gays have been in the military for ages. i don’t see what difference a persons sexual orientation would make anyway unless someone is a hater of homosexuals.if they are that’s their personal problem.

Lordy, didn’t you hear. The sky fell on Pat Robertson. Unfortunately, he somehow survived.

You shouldn’t ask. I won’t tell.

The 2 year anniversary is coming up on the 20th of Sept, @JLeslie. I’d check on that date for blogs and articles on how the DADT repeal is going.

Here is one from the one year anniversary.

EDIT: Here is just one airman’s story of the need to still fight for military benefits after DADT.

@dxs it matters because how is a gay person going to socialize with their SO among friends in the military if revealing they are gay can get them fired.

@SpatzieLover The second link was very interesting. I don’t see how anyone can say gay marriage is not necessary to allow gay couples to have equality. So much is set up in the country and military to benefit married couples. At the same time, the military encourages marriage because of the benefits, and it makes me wonder if divorce is possibly higher in the military. Very young people marry to make sure their spouse has benefits, and also like your article says extra money is given just for having a spouse.

@JLeslie That makes sense, too. I knew there was more to it.

Don’t ask don’t tell… Most people couldn’t care less. I’m one of those apathetic on this issue. As long as they can shoot straight.

@DWW25921 I like that. Doesn’t matter if you are straight so long as you can shoot straight.